Acura NSX vs BMW i8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · BMW i8
- Length176.0 in
- Height47.8 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in
- Curb weight3,878 lb
- Width76.3 in
- BMW i8 width76.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura NSX is 8.9 in shorter (176.0 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: Acura NSX is 0.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 76.5 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 3.0 in taller (47.8 in vs 50.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 292 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 292 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,586 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 110.2 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 3.0 in taller (47.8 in vs 50.8 in)
- Length: Acura NSX is 8.9 in shorter (176.0 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: Acura NSX is 0.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for BMW i8
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura NSX — Acura NSX is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura NSX — Based on length × width (Acura NSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura NSX | BMW i8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.0 in | 184.9 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 76.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 50.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 110.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 3.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,878 lb | 3,586 lb | 292 lb |
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